Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2003 Mazda Protege

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 2003 Mazda Protege. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake sensor (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mazda Protege


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2003 Mazda Protege

The Service Brakes problem

Vehicle went backwards even after consumer put the gear into park. When the consumer got back in the car after leaving it running she noticed the engine oil pressure light was on, but thought nothing of it.   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda protégé. The contact stated that while attempting a left turn at 10 mph, the vehicle began sliding abnormally. The contact applied the brakes in order to shift gears but the vehicle would not stop.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Caliper problem

Premature rear brake wear, both sides. Both rear rotors (and their pads, of course) had to be replaced at 20,240 miles. I was charged $378. 45 for repair. Internet discussion groups report this problem due to caliper slides sticking. Some dealers perform this repair free; mine refused.   Read details...


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